Carrick (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's match against West Brom.

Carrci suffered the injury last month during the Manchester derby and there was some speculation that he'd be able to return Saturday, but manager Louis van Gaal squashed that talk Friday. Daley Blind is expected to continue to start as United's holding midfielder.

Carrick suffered the injury during the Manchester derby earlier this month and missed last weekend's tie with Chelsea. It's a tough absence, though he isn't a big fantasy contributor in most formats. Daley Blind may return from his ankle injury to slot into the defensive midfield.

April 17, 2015

RotoWire Fantasy Analysis

Carrick (calf) has been ruled out for Manchester United's trip to face Chelsea on Saturday.

Carrick suffered the injury during last weekend's Manchester derby, and while it was not considered overly serious, he'll miss another big game for the Red Devils. With Daley Blind also sidelined, manager Louis van Gaal may need to push Ander Herrera back to the defensive midfield.

April 13, 2015

RotoWire Fantasy Analysis

Carrick came off late in the Manchester derby because of a stiff calf, but manager Louis van Gaal said he expects Carrick to be fit to face Chelsea on Saturday, the Daily Express reports.

Van Gaal had already used his three substitutes, so he was unable to get a player on for Carrick after he was forced off. Playing with only 10 men, United eventually gave up a late consolation to Sergio Aguero, but the damage had already been done and Untied walked away with a 4-2 win. Carrick isn't a great fantasy play in most formats, but for those that include stats for recoveries, passes and interceptions, he gets a solid boost.

Manager Louis van Gaal said Friday that Carrick was fit again, but because he has been out for so long with the injury, he was unlikely to start, which is the case. Even with lots of playing time, Carrick isn't a big fantasy producer in most formats.

Carrick doesn't provide a ton of value in most formats as a defensive midfielder, but he's an important piece for United when he's on the pitch. Daley Blind, who is dealing with a head injury, will likely continue to play for Carrick in Premier League matches.